Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on June 3, as both sides carried out new rounds of strikes across the Gulf region, with Kuwait confirming that its main international airport was hit in what officials described as Iranian drone attacks that caused significant damage and injuries.
Kuwaiti military authorities said drones struck Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport, forcing a suspension of air traffic and the diversion of arriving flights. Several people were injured in the attack, while emergency services were deployed to the scene. The defense ministry described the incident as a “criminal Iranian aggression” that resulted in structural damage and casualties, though exact figures were not immediately confirmed.
The strike on Kuwait came amid a broader exchange of attacks involving US forces and Iran. Washington said it had conducted operations against targets on Iran’s Qeshm Island and intercepted multiple drones and missiles launched toward regional partners, including Kuwait and Bahrain. US Central Command also confirmed that it had disabled a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz area after repeated warnings, escalating tensions around key shipping routes.
